Joy A. Schweitzer ’79 – 07/16/2021

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 23, 2021
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Joy A. Schweitzer- July 16, 2021.

Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Nina Teresi Schweitzer; dear sister of Chuck (Ingrid) Schweitzer; aunt of Jacob, Stephanie Schweitzer and Kimberly Evering.No Prior Visitation. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Infant of Prague RC Church, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga Saturday July 24th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joy’s name may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Inst., Elm and Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263 or Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 On line condolences to www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Amherst’s Jonah Heim ’13 plays in Buffalo with Texas Rangers

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 19, 2021
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Amherst’s Jonah Heim ’13 of the Texas Rangers just finished a weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Here are some news stories that chronicle his return to his hometown

Buffalo News:

Jonah Heim takes away a lifelong memory from his hometown support (07/18/2021)

For Jonah Heim, the long road to games at Sahlen Field will be a family affair (07/15/2021)

Dallas Morning News:

Rangers’ rare road trip to Buffalo gives catcher Jonah Heim the most unique of homecomings

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim, right, is pictured in his Amherst High School uniform with coach Brian Davis. (Courtesy/Brian Davis)

Robert “Mac” McAllister, longtime Amherst Central High School Physical Education Teacher and Coach, 07/02/2021

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 5, 2021
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McALLISTER – Robert M. – July 2, 2021, at age 90, beloved husband of Marian J. (nee Purdy) McAllister; dear father of Kimberle (Edwin) Hoff, Brent (Donna) McAllister and Mark (Karen) McAllister; loving grandfather of Timothy McAllister, Kaitlyn McAllister, Rebecca (Stephen) Storozuk and Matthew Hoff; brother of Cynthia (Martin) French and the late William McAllister and Racene Gilbert; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 19th, at 12:15 PM at Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Griener Rd., Clarence. Family and friends invited. Service can also be viewed via livestream at the church’s website, www.clarencechurch.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s memory to Clarence United Methodist Church or York Central School Athletic Department c/o Robert McAllister Scholarship Fund, 2578 Genesee St., Retsof, NY 14539. Please visit Robert’s Tribute Page to share memories and condolences online at www.AMIGONE.com.

Snyder Walking Tour on July 10 by Julianna Fiddler Woite ’87

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 5, 2021
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This event is free and part of the Erie County Bicentennial year-long celebration. Tour starts at 1:00 PM. Meet up in front of Amherst Amherst High School.

About the tour from Julianna’s website:

As the great great granddaughter of Michael, Snyder – namesake of Snyder, NY – I can’t wait to show you around my neighborhood and share six generations of Snyder memories! Join me for a walk through history as we compare the Snyder landscape of yesteryear to today and learn about the people and places that made this hamlet what it is today!

https://juliannawoite.com

For more details on the tour, visit: https://juliannawoite.com/snyder-walking-tour/

End of School Year Fundraiser

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on June 25, 2021
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The Class of 2021 will graduate on Friday, June 25th at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo. In celebration of this group of seniors who will officially become Amherst Alumni, we are asking you to make a donation to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc.

Because of the pandemic, the Foundation has cancelled its main fundraiser, the Alumni Golf Classic, two years in a row. A donation from you would help ease that loss of these funds. Our generous support from Amherst Alumni allows us to do what we do.

The foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization supporting the Amherst Central School District by engaging alumni and the community. Our donors help bridge the gap between basic funding and what Amherst students need to truly excel. Since 2003, we have given out over $110,000 in grants.

There several ways you can donate:

Facebook

Donating through Facebook is easy and the Foundation receives 100% of your donation. No processing fees.

Link – https://www.facebook.com/donate/583894985930299/4695681070446879/

PayPal

You can donate via PayPal by clicking the button below.

Mail

Make checks payable and mail to:

Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc.
4301 Main St.
Amherst, NY 14226